Very Good
#226 of 635 schools in WV
Top 35% in state
Summersville Middle School
Middle School · Nicholas County Schools · Summersville, WV
A Nicholas County Schools middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
40 Grizzley Ln, Summersville, WV 26651
- Math 30% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Summersville Middle School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 36% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Summersville Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,748/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Summersville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,067
Median home value
$156,500
Median rent
$760/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26651; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Richwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 231 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Nicholas County Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #5 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,052NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Summersville Middle School is listed in NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summersville Middle School
Summersville Middle School is a public middle school in Summersville, WV, part of Nicholas County Schools, serving approximately 549 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #226 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summersville Middle School
What grades does Summersville Middle School serve?
Summersville Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Summersville Middle School?
Summersville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 549 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summersville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summersville Middle School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summersville Middle School rank in WV?
Summersville Middle School ranks #226 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Summersville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Summersville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Summersville Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summersville Middle School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Summersville Middle School a charter school?
No, Summersville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Summersville Middle School a Title I school?
No, Summersville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 549
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Nicholas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.1%
- Phone
- (304) 872-5092
- Area population (ZIP 26651)
- 10,070
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 26651; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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